Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Japan
Japan: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 17.17 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Japan, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Japan is 17.17 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.9% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Japan peaked at 62.58 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, -2.40 billion, in 2006.
That places Japan 23rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.46 billion | — |
| 2006 | -2.40 billion | -143.9% |
| 2007 | 21.63 billion | -1002.5% |
| 2008 | 24.62 billion | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 12.23 billion | -50.3% |
| 2010 | 7.44 billion | -39.1% |
| 2011 | -850.72 million | -111.4% |
| 2012 | 546.96 million | -164.3% |
| 2013 | 10.65 billion | +1846.8% |
| 2014 | 19.75 billion | +85.5% |
| 2015 | 5.25 billion | -73.4% |
| 2016 | 40.95 billion | +679.8% |
| 2017 | 18.80 billion | -54.1% |
| 2018 | 25.29 billion | +34.5% |
| 2019 | 39.96 billion | +58.0% |
| 2020 | 62.58 billion | +56.6% |
| 2021 | 35.03 billion | -44.0% |
| 2022 | 48.15 billion | +37.5% |
| 2023 | 20.18 billion | -58.1% |
| 2024 | 17.17 billion | -14.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.31 billion | -2.40 billion | 24.62 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 16.78 billion | -850.72 million | 40.95 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.62 billion | 17.17 billion | 62.58 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More external debt data for Japan
- Other investment, Debt instruments 2.12 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 3.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 1.10 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 17,154 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.4772 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 2.04 trillion (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -4.4 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -2.48 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 8,935 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Japan?
- Direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Japan was 17.17 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 62.58 billion in 2020.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.40 billion in 2006.
- How does Japan rank for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- Japan ranks 23rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.